Sarfraz elated at equaling Gilchrist

Recalled Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed said on Sunday he was excited at being bracketed with Australia great Adam Gilchrist after equaling the record for most catches behind the stumps in a one-day international innings.

The 27-year-old, who did not play in Pakistan's first four matches of the World Cup, marked his debut at this tournament in style with a run-a-ball 49 before holding six catches in Pakistan's 29-run Pool B victory over South Africa in Auckland on Saturday that gave his side a chance at a quarterfinal spot.

"It's a great honor," Ahmed said. "I didn't know about the record but after the match someone told me that I have equaled Gilchrist's record and that made me proud."